[Subclavian-carotid anastomosis: a new technique for treating obliterations of the proximal subclavian artery (author's transl)].

A new technique for treating obliterations of the proximal subclavian artery is described. It consists of anastomosing the cervical part of the artery with the common carotid artery. The authors have used this technique in 4 patients. The operation and post-operative course were uneventful. The functional disorders regressed and velocimetric tracings returned to normal. The technique has the advantage of treating the lesions without having recourse to thoracotomy or insertion of foreign material.